Mother to Som

Who is the speaker or persona of the poem?

• Longfellow

• Mother

• Son

• No answer

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the line “I’se been a-climbin’ on” reveal about the speaker?

• She is hopeless and has given up on life

• She wants to do everything so that her son never needs to struggle

• She wants her son to see that she has never given up despite her struggle

• She climbs many stairs each day at her job

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Select the line from "Mother to Son" that emphasizes the first person point of view of the mother.

• For I’se still goin, honey, I’se still climbin’.

• It's had tacks in it, /and splinters, /and places with no carpet on the floor-- Bare.

• She told me “I’se still goin, honey, I’se still climbin’’

• She climbed the crystal stair to her destiny

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In the poem, whom is the speaker addressing and about what?

• A mother is telling a story to her child about her own childhood.

• A mother is describing for her son the climb up a crystal staircase.

• A son is recounting a conversation with his mother about his struggle to earn a comfortable living.

• A mother is talking to her son about the difficulties of life and the need to persevere.

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

Who is the speaker in the poem 'Mother to Son'?

• A) The son

• B) The mother

• C) The father

• D) The teacher

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the main theme of the poem 'Mother to Son'?

• A) The importance of education

• B) The struggles and perseverance in life

• C) The beauty of nature

• D) The value of friendship

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Mother to Son'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What does the 'crystal stair' symbolize in the poem?

• A) Wealth and luxury

• B) A smooth and easy life

• C) Hardships and challenges

• D) A beautiful home

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does the mother describe her life in the poem?

• A) As a bed of roses

• B) As a crystal stair

• C) As a series of struggles

• D) As a joyful journey

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What advice does the mother give to her son in the poem?

• A) To give up when things get tough

• B) To keep climbing and never give up

• C) To seek help from others

• D) To enjoy life to the fullest

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5